Dr. Richards posts a Terminix blog this week on preventing damage from pest birds. She described the damages caused by various species of birds, including woodpecker and European starlings. Specifically, she explained how starlings…
Dr. Richards posts a second Terminix blog this week on how to get rid of squirrels in residential settings by learning more about them. She described how far squirrels travel from their homes, what…
Dr. Richards posts a Terminix blog this week on termite behavior and communication. She explained that the knowledge of termite biology is necessary in the design and implementation of successful termite control programs. She…
Dr. Richards posts a Terminix blog this week on venomous spiders in the United States. She identified spiders of medical importance (including the black widow and brown recluse spiders), types of spider bite treatment…
Dr. Richards posts a third Terminix blog this week on the whereabouts of arthropods during the wintertime when ambient temperature drops. She described how these arthropods cope to survive during the winter, including the…
Dr. Richards posts a second Terminix blog this week about fireflies and their ability to glow. She explains about bioluminescence in fireflies via 'lanterns', why fireflies emit light, and it is okay to catch…
Dr. Richards posts a Terminix blog this week about fire ants that were imported into the United States. She described how and when these fire ants were imported into the country, the states where…
Dr. Richards posts a Terminix blog this week about mosquito control efforts done after a disaster, such as hurricane. She described the possible effects of hurricanes on mosquito-borne disease risk, how reimbursement for mosquito…
Dr. Richards posts a second Terminix blog this week about ticks and tick-borne disease. She described Lyme disease as a tick-borne disease of public health concern in the U.S., the species of ticks responsible…
Dr. Richards posts a Terminix blog this week about bed bugs. She described where bed bugs are found in the world, the species that cause infestations in the U.S., where and how we can…